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On Friday, February 27, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Devajit Saikia revealed that the Indian middle-order batter Rinku Singh will join the Indian team on Saturday, February 28.
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Notably, Rinku Singh’s father, Khanchand passed away in the early hours on Friday due to advanced-stage liver cancer. He had been admitted to a hospital in Greater Noida on February 21, and was on a ventilator support before passing away.
For the unversed, Khanchand, who worked in gas cylinder distribution and faced financial challenges, had long been Rinku's biggest supporter. Upon receiving the news, Rinku departed Chennai at 5:00 AM on Friday to attend the final rites in New Delhi.
"Rinku Singh will join the team tomorrow in Kolkata," Saikia confirmed. "On behalf of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, I extend my heartfelt condolences to Rinku Singh and his family," he added.
On the other hand, Indian talismanic batter Virat Kohli and former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh, took to their respective X handles, to pay their heartfelt condolences to the cricketer and his family during this tough period.
“Deeply saddened by the news of Rinku’s father’s demise. My heartfelt prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. May you always find strength in his eternal blessings. Om Shanti. @rinkusingh235,” Kohli tweeted on X.
“Pained to learn about the demise of Shri Khanchand Singh Ji, father of Rinku Singh. This must be an especially difficult time for Rinku and his family, even as he remains committed to his responsibilities during the T20 World Cup. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with him and his loved ones. May Waheguru grant eternal peace to the departed soul and give strength and courage to the bereaved family,” Harbhajan Singh posted on X.
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